How to
Double Blanket stitch
Also known as:
Double buttonhole stitch
This is yet another variation of the basic blanket stitch. It is super easy since it is simply two rows of blanket stitches fitting into each other. The one row is turned around to fit onto the bottom of the top row of stitches.
It is perfect to use for finishing edges and borders, seams, applique and making interesting lines.
Instead of keeping it simple (as in my photo example) play around with different colors or how close you place the stitches next to each other.
Using different placements and colors
The way you place the stitches can change the look of it completely. Note in the example above that the stitches can be placed on the left, middle or right of the first row of stitch. Contrasting colors were also used.
Have a look at my short video demonstration below to master the easy steps of creating the double blanket stitch.
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Step by step
Follow along and you will very soon learn how to do the double blanket stitch.
1. Start by threading your needle with embroidery floss. I used 3 strands of the pink thread and 2 strands of the off-white thread. Knot the end of the thread.
Create a line of blanket stitches. See my blanket stitch tutorial to see how it is done.
2. Have a look at the second picture to see where to start the second line of blanket stitches. Bring your needle up from the back of the fabric, making sure the knot is on the backside of the fabric.
3. Insert your needle back into the fabric (at the closed top of the opening of the 2 ‘legs’ of the first line of stitches.)
4. From the back, insert the needle in the middle of the opening of the 2 ‘legs.’ Pull gently until a 90 degree corner has formed.
5. Repeat the previous stitch by inserting your needle back into the fabric (at the next closed top of the opening of the 2 ‘legs’ of the first line of stitches.)
6. Continue this process, working your way along your first length of blanket stitches. Make sure to keep the thread tension as even as possible.
Blanket stitch
Variations
The stitch boasts plenty of variations, rendering it highly adaptable to many designs. Delve into the links provided below to see my demonstrations of some of these versatile modifications.
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